Forum: Technology
August 4th 09, 05:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 425
Fences, again.
> wrote:
The first ''Don't drive on my yard'' fence I built a few months ago,
I told them, I wish y'all wouldn't tear up my yard.She said, Oh, that
little bit of grass! We won't...
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Forum: Technology
August 4th 09, 05:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,632
Isuzu Rodeo fast idle
GeeBee wrote: (1997 Rodeo 4.2L V6)
It idles too fast. We replaced the IAC and that cured
it for a short time. Lubricating the throttle body parts
does not help. When...
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Forum: Technology
August 1st 09, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 89
Views: 2,060
2001 Jeep Cherokee Front Brake Rotors
"jim" wrote:
..... As far as i remember rotors rusted just the same even
when the brake material was mostly asbestos. I suppose
it is iron dust from the engine rings that causes exhaust
pipes...
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Forum: Technology
July 23rd 09, 12:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 558
06 cobalt 2.2 misfire
> wrote: ( 2006 Cobalt 2.2 42k Miles)
The engine misfires (map code p0106) then dies and won't
restart until after many unsuccessful tries. ...
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Forum: Technology
July 16th 09, 07:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 731
Green vs Orange Anti-Freeze
Brad wrote:
I bought a second hand vehicle that has an orange colored
anti-freeze. I have a container of the green colored type.
Does it hurt if I add the green colored type (when...
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Forum: Technology
June 28th 09, 11:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 362
Views: 17,666
How Not To Save Detroit
"krp" wrote:
GM made a FEW electric cars, refused to sell them, then
DESTROYED them when the people who used them LOVED
the cars.
When a GOOD battery that gave vastly more performance...
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Forum: Technology
June 28th 09, 08:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 362
Views: 17,666
How Not To Save Detroit
"krp" wrote (paraphrased, with profanity deleted):
1.) The electric car is READY.
2.) The Japanese have demonstrated the car.
3.) GM and big OIL are KILLING it.
4.) GM and Exxon (read...
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Forum: Technology
June 24th 09, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 155
Views: 4,778
Brake shake with freshly machined rotors?
"Mike Marlow" wrote:
........ just the other day I had a tire replaced. The mechanic threw
the
wheel back on the car and ran it up with his impact - "hammering"
each lug. But... his gun is...
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Forum: Technology
May 30th 09, 09:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,146
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Forum: Technology
May 24th 09, 07:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 379
'95 Bonneville - Cooling Fans Stay on
Vic Smith wrote: (95 Bonneville Cooling Fans Stay On)
3.8 Okay when started from cold. Except this morning
when he used his remote start he noticed both fans wound
up then shut off when he...
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Forum: Technology
May 21st 09, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,371
96 Buick - No Hot Start
"Snuckfoe" wrote: <Paraphrased>
For the reading-comprehension challenged:
1.) I am not a shrinking violet.
2.) I am respectful to those who "deserve" my respect.
3.) I dole...
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Forum: Technology
May 19th 09, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,371
96 Buick - No Hot Start
Rodan wrote:
Your advantage over posters here is that they are
cursed with a disease called Courtesy, and they are
unable to 'give at least as good as they...
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Forum: Technology
May 19th 09, 07:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,371
96 Buick - No Hot Start
"Snuckfoe" wrote:
< 1996 Buick Regal, hot start problem>
....... Trust me, my track record provides proof positive that I'm
significantly more than simply reasonably "compentent" (sic).
(A...
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Forum: Technology
May 11th 09, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 249
What are these o rings in my gasket kit.
"stryped" wrote:
In my head gasket kit are 12 o rings. What are they for?
____________________________________________________________
Gasket kits often contain parts for several similar...
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Forum: Technology
April 14th 09, 09:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
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Forum: Technology
April 14th 09, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
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Forum: Technology
April 13th 09, 02:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 220
1998 2.4l Cavalier Issues
"BambiD" wrote:
The better half pulled my starter, bought me a new starter and
said to install it. It is now installed but whenever i try to crank
it, i hear what sounds like fuel dispenser...
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Forum: General
March 31st 09, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.misc
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Replies: 95
Views: 9,441
0W-40 in 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
"Steve"wrote:
....non-Newtonian model .... then it's [SIC] viscosity will ...
... when it drains out, its [SIC] below the 100C...
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Forum: Technology
March 28th 09, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 979
2005 Escape Oil Pan Bolt Too Tightly Torqued
"HLS" wrote:
...I know this probably doesnt apply to you, BUT I worked
with a young small engine mechanic recently, and he still
has problems with "righty, tighty...lefty, loosey" I was...
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Forum: Technology
March 27th 09, 07:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,586
de-stinking a car interior
aemeijers wrote: de-stinking a car interior
I'm sure this has come up on here before, but I can't
remember what the best recommended product was....
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Forum: Technology
March 21st 09, 06:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,586
de-stinking a car interior
"Smarty" wrote:
A mouse climbed into my car and died, leaving an incredible odor.
On a tip from this newsgroup, I applied an enzymatic odor eliminator
used for carpet cleaning. It is an odorless,...
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Forum: Technology
March 13th 09, 08:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 275
Lucas Engine Oil treament: Good? Bad?
"fred" wrote:
I've seen the commercials and the mechanic shows with
them plugging it, but what *exactly* is it supposed to do?
If it thins the oil, you're using too heavy a grade, if it
thickens,...
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Forum: Technology
March 6th 09, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 474
95 Corolla pinging and some oil consumption
> wrote: 95 Corolla 1.6 4A-FE 100k miles
My car has been pinging when going uphill for quite a while. It used
to ping on hot days only but it's getting worse and now it...
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Forum: Technology
March 1st 09, 11:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,043
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Forum: Technology
February 19th 09, 07:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 882
Sputters & Dies But Love Too Much To Sell...
ShempBob wrote: (1994 Probe GT Manual Trans 156k Miles)
<Paraphrased> It's been parked for over 2 years, with stabilized
gas in the tank, occasionally started to keep the battery...
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